The Plaquemines Parish Council, acting as the governing authority of the Plaquemines Port Harbor District, received updates on port operations, finances and proposed capital projects. It approved a monthly port-meeting schedule, employee benefit coverage and two bank-account signatory resolutions.
Discussion Points
•A commissioner cited short agendas and staff meeting-preparation demands in support of a monthly schedule.
•A commissioner suggested considering a 2 p.m. meeting time the following year.
•Commissioner McCoy supported the change during the transition period but asked that it be reconsidered if port activity increased.
•Deckhands were expected to take part in routine maintenance.
•Four marine inspectors were assigned vessels to assess and develop work lists.
•He reported a Louisiana trade mission meeting with the governor and a proposal for greater port-industry lobbying.
•Mr. Anthony described a meeting with CMA CGM about possible LNG-market expansion and Plaquemines Parish resources.
•Mr. Bronx questioned whether fewer meetings would limit public access and said port activity would affect the parish.
•Ms. Ruff said the amendment would correct budget-to-actual reporting gaps and gave the Venture Global lease as an example.
•She described a 5% variance threshold for budget amendments.
•She reported that some grant reimbursements had not been requested since September 2025.
•The agenda reader described a proposed resolution authorizing a cooperative endeavor agreement and digital message board on port-owned property.
•The agenda reader listed an operating-budget amendment, a measure concerning security fees and surcharges, and an ordinance concerning harbor fees.
•The Chair said benefit costs were increasing by a minimum amount; no cost figure was provided.
•The Chair said the signatory resolutions identify authorized signers on district bank accounts.
•The port plans vessel-specific budget lines and a lifecycle maintenance program.
•The port submitted requests for an office building and two rescue-boat facilities.
Decisions
•Budget-related items C through F were deferred.
•No project was approved or funded in the reported submission.
•No vote or final approval on these introductions was recorded in the transcript.
•The 2026 amendment was introduced but not adopted; a vote was expected at the December meeting.
The Plaquemines Parish Council discussed EMS planning, water infrastructure, proposed land-use changes and tax incentives, and heard a presentation from the Permanent Youth Foundation. The council approved multiple ordinances and resolutions, including property sales, water projects and two industrial tax exemption applications.
Discussion Points
•A council member referenced a $100,000 contribution approved earlier in the year.
•A council member requested a job-category breakdown of the company’s employees.
•A council member said a final zoning change would require zoning board review and a later council decision.
•A member urged that redundant lines not be placed close together.
•Foundation representatives described services, partnerships, events and demand for programs.
•Members asked about the exemption rate, the scrubber replacement and state environmental permitting.
•Members asked about the staged design costs, consultant spending and external funding deadline for the Cedar Grove-to-Alliance project.
•Members discussed whether EMS should change schedules, including a 12-hour shift option, and whether fire department representatives should participate in planning.
•Members questioned whether the F. Edward Hebert connection would strain the Belle Chasse Water Plant.
•Members questioned whether the proposed district would apply across the parish and how its effects might differ among neighborhoods.
•Reverend Edwards raised concerns about communication between EMS and administration and asked to hear EMS personnel’s recommendations.
•Taylor described two proposed facility projects and their costs.
•Tesvich said the sale would support school-district plans.
•The company representative described projected project costs, tax receipts, jobs and prior contributions.
•The council chair said proceeds would go to the general fund.
•The proposal was described as a response to compatibility concerns raised by the Bradley Place matter.
Decisions
•The Cedar Grove-to-Alliance water-line design ordinance passed 9-0.
•The council approved the 80% exemption application, with seven yes votes, one abstention and one member absent.
•The council approved the 93% exemption application 9-0.
•The council approved the amended ordinance 9-0.
•The council voted 9-0 to initiate the text-amendment process.
•The F. Edward Hebert water-main ordinance passed 9-0.
Directions
•An administration official said a further design funding request would be presented at the next meeting.
•Charlie Byrd said he would provide the requested employee job-category breakdown.
•The administration official agreed that council members and EMS could meet; the official said a department plan could be presented to the council.
•The zoning board is to study the proposed district and return recommendations.
October 29, 2026, 10-29-26 Special Council Meeting Notice & Agenda. Minutes
Special Plaquemines Parish Council meeting on Oct. 29, 2026 introduced multiple capital-improvement ordinances tied to State Treasury grants, adopted a resolution scheduling 2027 budget hearings for Nov. 16 and Nov. 18, and received a presentation of the proposed 2027 parish budget.
Discussion Points
•Introduced internal transfer within District 5 budget to purchase two laptops and subscriptions.
•Introduction of ordinance to appropriate state funding for Oakville Senior Center community engagement.
•Introductions of ordinances for park and capital projects; funding source identified as State of Louisiana Department of the Treasury.
•Motion and second to adopt resolution; authorization for Secretary to place notice.
•Presentation of proposed 2027 budget by Finance Office; invitation for questions.
The Plaquemines Parish Council is scheduled to hold a special meeting on October 29, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Belle Chasse to consider a resolution setting public hearings for the proposed 2027 Operating and Capital Improvements budgets and to receive a presentation of the proposed 2027 Plaquemines Parish Government Budget.
Discussion Points
•Agenda lacks budget totals and funding breakdowns in the presentation line.
•Authorization for the Council Secretary to place required public notice in the Plaquemines Gazette pursuant to charter sections.
•Need to set dates, times and places for required public hearings on the 2027 operating and capital budgets.
•Presentation of the proposed 2027 operating and capital budgets as submitted by the Parish President.
Directions
•Authorize Council Secretary to publish notice as required by charter.
The Plaquemines Parish Development Board and Board of Adjustments are scheduled to hold public hearings on zoning, map changes, text amendments, conditional-use permits and variances; the packet lists filing deadlines, advertisement dates, hearing dates (including Oct. 27, 2026 at 6 p.m.), and application-completeness rules.
October 22, 2026, 10-22-26 Council Meeting Notice and Agenda. Minutes
The Plaquemines Parish Council met Oct. 22, 2026, in Pointe-a-la-Hache and approved multiple construction permits and budget appropriations, conditionally approved expansion-related permits for an LNG exporter, awarded bulk fuel contracts, and considered several rezoning and local ordinances (some passed, some failed). The meeting included routine administrative updates and a district water update.
Discussion Points
•Board recommendation and public hearing record noted in ordinance history.
•Council emphasized conditional nature of approvals and requirement for federal/state clearances.
•Development Board recorded objections at earlier hearing and multiple motions; council members cited concerns leading to a 2–7 defeat.
•Purchasing agent recommended contract awards; council recorded abstentions on specific construction permit votes.
•Replacement truck is needed after prior unit sent to auction; $65,000 of unused funds reallocated.
•State grants awarded and cooperative endeavor authority ratified; local match obligation noted for Building 200.
•Supporters argued for preserving resident parking; opponents raised enforcement and policy concerns.
•Two council members voted no while remaining voting members supported the ordinance.
Decisions
•Bulk fuel contracts awarded; special-event permit issued; construction permits approved with conditions.
•Capital appropriations adopted.
•Issued Business Occupancy Certificate; construction remains prohibited until permits verified.
•Ordinance adopted to support truck purchase.
•Ordinance failed; no new residential parking zone established.
•Ordinance failed on final passage.
•Rezoning adopted; map and zoning files to be updated.
Directions
•Administration to allocate local match and coordinate with state for Building 1004 project.
•Parish official responsible for issuance must verify federal and state permits before issuing construction permits.
•Purchasing Agent to issue purchase orders and manage vendor contracts; permitting staff to enforce permit conditions.
•Solid Waste and Finance to manage procurement and budget entries.
October 22, 2026, 10-22-26 Port Meeting Notice and Agenda. Minutes
At its Oct. 22, 2026 meeting the Plaquemines Parish Council, acting as the Sole Governing Authority of the Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District, set public hearings for the proposed 2027 operating and five-year capital budgets, introduced several budget-related ordinances and administrative resolutions, approved Oct. 8 minutes and adjourned.
Discussion Points
•Adjournment motion then approved.
•Approval of minutes was moved and seconded; roll call vote recorded.
•Both signatory-update resolutions were introduced; specifics on replacement signatories were not provided.
•Council considered the scheduling and public-notice requirements for the 2027 operating and capital budgets.
•Ordinance introduced; no policy language or debate recorded.
•Ordinance introduced; no project detail or debate recorded.
•Ordinance introduction and digest presented; no substantive debate recorded.
•Port staff reviewed multiple insurance quotes and recommended acceptance; transcript does not list the quotes.
Decisions
•Adopted Resolution No. 26-319; set budget hearings for Nov. 17, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
•Adopted Resolution No. 26-320; meeting adjourned at 5:03 p.m.
•Introduced; no action taken.
•Introduced; no final action recorded.
•Introduced; no final approval recorded.
•Introduced; no final votes recorded in transcript.
•Introduced; proceed to public hearings.
Directions
•Council Secretary to place public notice in the Plaquemines Gazette; Port staff to make budgets available for inspection.
•Port Finance to provide bank documentation and updated signatory lists for the record.
•Provide vendor and pricing documentation for public review prior to final action.
The Plaquemines Parish Council, acting as the sole governing authority of the Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District, met Oct. 22, 2026. The agenda included resolutions to set public hearings for the district’s proposed 2027 operating and capital budgets, an ordinance to set regular Port governing meeting locations, and a proposed 12-month professional services agreement with Rockwood Steel for grant-writing services.
The Plaquemines Parish Council meeting agenda for Oct. 22, 2026, asked the council to consider multiple land-use and infrastructure proposals including an expansion of an LNG export facility, pipeline and rezoning measures, capital appropriations for two building renovation projects, a budgeted truck purchase for solid waste, and amendments to the 2026 manpower budget.
Discussion Points
•An additional $2,000,000 in state capital outlay savings funds was listed for Building 1004 renovations to support the EOC and 911 call center.
•An award of $1,000,000 in state capital outlay funds was listed for the Renovations–Building 200 project to house judicial and related offices.
•Ordinance to appropriate funds to replace a roll-off truck with a $239,000 purchase and to move $65,000 in unused funds from SWS to SWN; no general fund dollars required per the digest.
•Ordinance would authorize the parish president to execute a Pipeline Right-of-Way Agreement with Cabri Pipeline, LLC for a 26-inch natural gas pipeline across specified parish lands.
•Ordinance would create a Director of IT position and appropriate $56,340 from Fund Balance Designated for Surplus to fund it for the remainder of 2026.
•Ordinance would declare parcels at 3712 and 3706 Main Street and an adjacent batture tract surplus and authorize private intergovernmental sale to the Plaquemines Parish School Board while reserving mineral rights and perpetual public access rights.
•Plaquemines Expansion submitted two permit applications dated Oct. 2, 2026 to expand marine export infrastructure and to install an LNG export terminal including liquefaction and storage equipment.
October 08, 2026, 10-8-26 Port Meeting Notice & Agenda. Minutes
The Plaquemines Parish Council, acting as the sole governing authority of the Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District, met Oct. 8, 2026 in Belle Chasse. The Port Director reported on audits, 2027 budget work, hurricane preparations and ferry operations; the council adopted a $100,000 budget increase for a mult- port marketing agreement, canceled two holiday meetings and approved minutes.
Discussion Points
•Agenda Item 9b deferred for a fourth time (Rockwood Steel agreement).
October 08, 2026, 10-8-26 Council Meeting Notice and Agenda. Minutes
Plaquemines Parish Council met Oct. 8, 2026 in Belle Chasse. The council held an executive session on pending litigation, approved multiple funding resolutions and ordinances (including manpower and budget adjustments), rejected an ordinance restricting non-disclosure agreements, and issued administrative updates including storm preparedness advisories.
Discussion Points
•Completed overlays on Highway 11 and 39 require contractor corrections before final acceptance.
•Creation and funding of Helper position at Empire Boat Harbor; deletion and unfunding of one Guard position.
•Multiple small state appropriations for parks and facility projects approved; parish authorized to execute CEAs.
•Proposed prohibition of NDAs for parish officials and employees unless approved by a 6-member vote.
•Request to appropriate $150,000 for park equipment and repairs; funding source is general fund undesignated balance.
•Support for FTZ designation and acknowledgement of potential tax benefits for activated FTZ inventory.
•Update of carriers and premium amounts for medical, vision, dental and life coverage; correction of previously incorrect premium amounts.
•Voluntary evacuation ordered for residents near Tidewater Road due to projected 3–6 foot surge in Venice area.
Decisions
•Council authorized execution of CEAs and acceptance of state funds as listed.
•Council authorized letters of support and non-opposition.
•Ordinance No. 26-146 failed by recorded vote 2–6.
•Ordinance No. 26-148 adopted unanimously.
•Ordinance No. 26-150 adopted 6–2.
•Resolution No. 26-306 adopted; administration to implement selected plans.
•Voluntary evacuation for Tidewater Road area authorized.
Directions
•Coordinate provision of additional sandbags as requested.
•Forward reported hazardous conditions to engineering team for follow-up.
September 24, 2026, 9-24-26 Council Meeting Notice & Agenda. Minutes
The Plaquemines Parish Council met on Sept. 24, 2026, in Pointe‑a‑la‑Hache and passed a 25‑year franchise with Entergy, approved multiple rezoning requests and capital appropriations, adopted employee insurance contracts for 2027, and authorized several permits and budget transfers. The meeting also called a special election for Constable/Justice of the Peace Ward 5 and adjourned at 3:56 p.m.
Discussion Points
•Applicant seeks to replace a home lost to Hurricane Ida; Board of Adjustments recommended approval after a public hearing.
•Applicant sought rezoning to allow reuse of an existing commercial building on the lot.
•Applications for retail alcohol sales and temporary event permit recorded in resolution text.
•Applications presented and recorded; public hearing previously held as noted in resolution text.
•Best quotes for each line of insurance recorded; recommendation made with concurrence of Parish President Keith Hinkley.
•Candidate withdrawal left vacancy; statute requires Council to call a special election.
•Council amended project amounts and funding lines; members Schulz and Newsom voted 'NO' on an earlier amendment but final ordinance passed.
•Council cited charter authority for franchises and granted Entergy rights to use public rights-of-way.
•directions":"Clerk to certify and release resolution; licensees must comply with state requirements.
•Rezoning sought to align the property with neighboring commercially rezoned lots and to permit storage behind an existing storefront.
•Telecommunications network critical to daily and emergency operations; eight vaults severely damaged.
Decisions
•Adopted Ordinance No. 26-140 granting a 25‑year franchise to Entergy Louisiana, LLC.
•Ordinance No. 26-141 adopted.
•Ordinance No. 26-142 adopted.
•Ordinance No. 26-144 adopted.
•Ordinance No. 26-145 adopted allocating $4.4M and $500k across listed projects.
•Res. 26-283 adopted; retail and special-event permits approved.
•Res. 26-288 adopted calling special elections for Apr. 17, 2027 and May 29, 2027 if necessary.
•Resolution No. 26-286 adopted; carriers selected and contribution split set at 80% employer / 20% employee.
•Resolution No. 26-287 adopted with amendment; variance granted.
•Resolutions 26-284 and 26-285 adopted; permits approved.
Directions
•Amendment adopted to remove Section 2 before final vote; permits office to issue documentation.
•Appropriate funds and schedule replacements.
•Clerk to certify and release resolution; licensees to ensure state licensing prerequisites are satisfied.
•Finance and capital projects staff to implement appropriations and report back.
•HR/Finance to finalize contracts and communicate to employees.
•Notify Secretary of State, Clerk of Court and Registrar of Voters; set qualifying dates.
•Parish Secretary authorized to certify and release the ordinance; Parish officials authorized to implement.
•Permits office to issue documented permits following standard conditions.
•Permits office to update records.
•Permits office to update zoning maps and implement the rezoning.
September 24, 2026, 9-24-26 Port Meeting Notice and Agenda. Minutes
Plaquemines Parish Council met as the governing authority of the Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District on Sept. 24, 2026. The board received a status update on the port audit and staffing, introduced two ordinances/resolutions including a $100,000 budget increase for a regional marketing study, deferred two agenda items, and approved minutes by roll call.
Discussion Points
•Agenda Items 9b and 9c were deferred without recorded discussion.
•Digest references prior ordinances authorizing participation in the collaborative marketing study.
•Motion to adopt the minutes; roll call recorded all present voting yes except one absent member.
•Ordinance would increase district budget by $100,000 to support obligations under amended cooperative agreement.
•Recruitment for Director of IT paused pending audit findings; Director of Projects position posted.
•Resolution introduced to cancel two meetings due to holidays.
•Staff are finalizing prior‑cycle audit; meeting with Ms. Rogers occurring to complete components.
Decisions
•Resolution No. 26-289 adopted to approve Sept. 10 minutes.
September 10, 2026, 9-10-26 Port Meeting Notice & Agenda. Minutes
The Plaquemines Parish Council, acting as the governing authority for the Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District, met Sept. 10, 2026 in Belle Chasse. The council received an operations/status report, introduced an ordinance to restrict employee non-disclosure agreements, approved a salary adjustment for a Special Assistant, authorized a request for an Attorney General opinion on civil service, and approved a contract addendum clarifying the Executive Director's $125,000 expenditure limit.
Discussion Points
•Bank signatories for Whitney and Regions Bank completed.
•Counseling/clarification from the Attorney General is sought.
•Effective salary: $75,000 plus benefits effective Aug. 17, 2026.
•Employees have been under Parish Civil Service System since 1994.
•Funding source: Unrestricted Fund Balance.
•Monthly financial reporting will be provided going forward.
•Ordinance 25-37 set the Executive Director expenditure limit at $125,000.
•Proposal prohibits NDAs for port officials and employees except as authorized by council.
•Recommendation to fund salary increase for Special Assistant position.
•Reference to Ordinance 25-37 was not included in Executive Director James Ethridge\u0002s contract and an addendum is needed.
•Some state ports operate under the State Civil Service Commission.
•Two Piano Keys property closings scheduled; closing at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow.
•Venture Global lease executed; pursuing a CEA to market five Louisiana ports.
Decisions
•Motion to Suspend the Rules passed 8-1; Resolution 26-279 adopted with one NO vote.
•Ordinance adopted on Sept. 10, 2026
•Resolution adopted; counsel authorized to request AGO opinion.
Directions
•Chair/Executive Director/staff to pursue the CEA and related marketing.
•Chairman to execute the addendum attached to the resolution.
September 10, 2026, 9-10-26 Council Meeting Notice & Agenda. Minutes
Plaquemines Parish Council met Sept. 10, 2026, in Belle Chasse; council adopted multiple ordinances and resolutions including updated public rights-of-way excavation rules, budget amendments for waterworks and mosquito control, a charter-change election call, traffic controls in Belle Chasse, and a DOTD sidewalk agreement.
Discussion Points
•Aging fleet and need for new sprayers and office furniture were cited in the ordinance digest.
•Aging pumps and meters require replacement; new billing software requires cloud hosting that was not budgeted.
•DOTD agreed to pay construction costs for sidewalks; parish responsible for servitudes and post-construction maintenance.
•Need to align permit standards with LADOTD and national codes; need for clearer fee structure and insurance minimums.
•Rationale to reduce the number of council members to five single-member districts plus two larger districts A and B; debate recorded with split vote.
Decisions
•Adopted Ordinance No. 26-129 on final passage (9-0).
•Called parish-wide special election for Oct. 9, 2027.
September 10, 2026, 9-10-26 Audit Committee Notice & Agenda. Minutes
Plaquemines Parish Council Audit Committee reviewed three internal audits (Boat Harbors & Shipyards, EMS fraud allegation, and the LA/SPCA CEA), received recommended fixes and next steps, approved prior minutes 3-0, and adjourned after a roll-call vote in which one member opposed.
Discussion Points
•Approval of minutes (3-0) and motion to adjourn (passed with one 'NO').
•Audit found no clear evidence of fraud in EMS payroll.
•Audit found strong cash controls and reconciled lease agreements; one tenant (Ditcharo’s La Wild Caught Shrimp, LLC) had overdue payments.
•Auditors recommended procedural and accounting changes to ensure contract compliance.
•Auditors recommended written payroll policies and stronger technical controls (timeclocks, ESO modules).
•CEA controls generally sound but missing P&L statements Jan–Jul 2026 and undated signatures on the agreement.
Decisions
•Minutes approved; meeting adjourned.
Directions
•Administration/EMS to implement payroll policies, install timeclocks and deploy ESO modules.
•Recommend implementing finance charges or penalties for overdue lease payments; Operations to collaborate with Administration and Council to strengthen internal controls.
•Require dated signatures, demand P&L attachments to invoices, move to cost-reimbursement accounting, correct ledger classifications.
Regular meeting of the Plaquemines Parish Council acting as the governing authority of the Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District covering ferry operations, audit status, multiple procurement contracts, a major proposed long-term lease with Venture Global, a contested new logo and trademark action, and several administrative resolutions.
Discussion Points
•Audit extension through 09/30/2026
•Bank signatories for two banks
•Choice of logo imagery (LNG-specific vs. generic vessel)
•Correction to Ordinance No. 25220
•Cyber insurance coverage and where it is managed
•Fixed assets reconciliations nearly complete
•List of major approvals and their vote tallies
•Need for final artwork for AAPA conference
•Parcel 1 due-diligence option and community concerns about buffer use
•Parcel size estimates (13–15 acres)
•Pipeline routing and wetlands/river questions
•Revenue projection stated as $16,000,000 annually
•Scope of coverages procured
•Scope of parcels included in lease
•Single-audit findings tied to grants
•Status of vessels and inspections
•Trademark office limits on using 'Louisiana' vs. 'Plaquemines Parish'
•Upcoming port events and interagency outreach
•Use of Coast Guard extension for trials
Decisions
•Adopted logo as amended (6–2)
•Approved contract with OD Grant Solutions LLC
•Approved contract with USI Insurance Services LLC
•Ordinance adopted; Parcel 1 subject to 180-day due-diligence option
•Records of votes as listed above
•Resolutions and ordinance amendment approved
Directions
•Communications staff to deliver color separations and start trademark registration
•Issue RFP/procure grant admin support
•Require meeting between Venture Global/port and Lake Hermitage residents before final lease on Parcel 1
•Staff to confirm cyber coverage and consider consolidation options
August 27, 2026, 8-27-26 Council Meeting Draft Agenda. Minutes
The Plaquemines Parish Council met August 27, 2026, in Pointe‑a‑la‑Hache and adopted a series of budget amendments, manpower changes and capital appropriations, called special elections for two justice/court offices, approved several construction and building permits, and scheduled multiple infrastructure repairs and HVAC projects.
Discussion Points
•An appropriation of $20,000 from General Fund undesignated balance will cover the necessary machinery and equipment maintenance line item.
•Both HVAC units at the Belle Chasse Library need replacement; two costs specified.
•Council cited LRS 18:602 requiring the call for special elections.
•FEMA denied cancellation of a 2022 CDL loan of $5,000,000, requiring repayment and interest payment.
•Funding sourced from Fund Balance Designated for Emergencies.
•Funding source: Library Services Fund Unreserved Undesignated Fund Balance.
•Multiple HVAC units at the multi‑purpose building are at end of service life and the building serves as an emergency shelter.
•No candidate qualified for Justice of the Peace Ward 7; Moniqu Smith Denet withdrew for Ward 5 Constable.
•Revenue estimates for Sales and Use Tax and Interest-General were reduced to reflect weaker collections.
•Three applications described: 4‑inch flowline in Main Pass (LLOX), removal and plug & abandon in Lake Washington (Hilcorp), and plug & abandon/removal in Breton Sound (Southern Oil).
•Travel lift emergency repair earlier this year depleted the Empire Shipyards fund balance.
•Two council members abstained (Champagne, Cognevich).
August 27, 2026, 8-27-26 Port Meeting Draft Agenda. Minutes
The Plaquemines Parish Council, acting as the governing authority for the Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District, met Aug. 27, 2026 and approved a long-term lease framework with Plaquemines Land Ventures (Venture Global), adopted a new logo and branding direction, awarded insurance and grant-administration contracts, updated bank signatories, and received a port operations update including ferry service and a water booster station timeline.
Discussion Points
•Approval of a new logo and direction to file trademark protections
•Banks requested updated signatories; remove prior signatories no longer employed by Port
•Booster Station operational status and expected October completion
•Correction to prior ordinance purchase price and ED name change
•Direction to discontinue use of 'Louisiana Gateway Port' and use legal name on official materials
The Plaquemines Parish Council, sitting as the Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District governing authority, opened, heard a status report from newly arrived Executive Director James Etheridge on ferry operations and port projects, received a mid-year budget-to-actual update, introduced several resolutions and an ordinance authorizing leases and signatory changes, held an executive session with no binding action, approved minutes, and adjourned.
Discussion Points
•Executive Director Etheridge introduced himself and described maritime background and early-week onboarding; staff reported ferries operating and vessels undergoing repair.
•Introductions included a Rockwood Steel professional services agreement for grant writing/administration, a not-yet-named contractor for grant administration management, bank signatory authorizations, an amendment to ordinance 25220 regarding Piano Keys property acquisition, and an ordinance authorizing the executive director to enter into lease agreements with Plaquemines Land Ventures LLC.
•Miss Chambreux presented budget-to-actual numbers as of 06/30/2026 and reported progress on the 2025 year-end audit.
•Motion to enter executive session citing specific state authority and attorney-general opinion; the executive session began at about 04:24 PM.
•Staff reported the water booster station project is wrapping up and expected in early October.
•The meeting returned at 5:00 PM and no binding action was taken in executive session.
Decisions
•Minutes for 07/23/2026 and 08/05/2026 approved (announced 9-0).
•Motion to adjourn approved (announced 7-0); meeting adjourned at 05:01 PM.
